WC Qualifying South America

Neymar Brazil may be among the favourites to win the next World Cup, but Pele knows it will take more than relying on Neymar and Gabriel Jesus.

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi's Argentina performances are often under the microscope, but the Barcelona great says he is unaffected by criticism.

Neymar Diego Godin maintained Uruguay defended well in their 4-1 defeat to Brazil but were just undone by the brilliance of Barcelona star Neymar.

Alexis Sánchez Sánchez Chile's Copa America hangover continued on home soil in Santiago, held to a goalless draw by Bolivia.

Brazil are up into joint-fourth, Spain are out of the top 10, while Argentina remain top of the latest FIFA World Ranking table.

José Guerrero Gonzales Paolo Guerrero and Edison Flores were on target as Peru upstaged Uruguay in Lima.

Arturo Vidal Pardo Cristopher Toselli deputised for Claudio Bravo, after the first-choice Chile goalkeeper was left out of the squad due to family reasons.

Neymar "Tite can look for another captain" - After ending Brazil's wait for Olympic gold in men's football, Neymar opted to relinquish the armband.

Adenor Bacchi Tite insisted CONMEBOL winners Brazil will not be doing favours for any country in the final round of World Cup qualifying.

Néstor Muslera Micol Fernando Muslera is aware of the threat carried by Lionel Messi and his Argentina colleagues but is buoyed by Uruguay's potent forward line.